Agenda item
Hammond House, Tiller Road, London, E14 8PW
- Meeting of Strategic Development Committee, Tuesday, 20th April, 2010 7.00 p.m. (Item 7.1)
- View the background to item 7.1
Decision:
Mr Owen Whalley, Service Head Major Projects, Development & Renewal, indicated that the report would be withdrawn so that it might be redrafted to address concerns expressed by Members relating to sunlight/daylight issues arising from the redevelopment and the potential loss of four and five bedroom units. The redrafted report would be submitted as a fresh item of business following the reconstitution of the Development Committee after the imminent local elections.
Minutes:
Mr Owen Whalley, Service Head Major Projects, indicated that this application would normally have been considered by the Development Committee but was being put forward for consideration due to time constraints.
The Chair indicated that Mr Crisp, a resident of Mellish Street, had registered to speak as an objector to the proposals. He invited the objector to address the meeting.
Mr Crisp thanked the Committee for the opportunity to speak. He indicated that several Mellish Street residents had been unaware that the meeting was being held. Although he had health issues he felt obligated to speak as he had very strong feelings on the application. He was not opposed to the scheme in principle but objected to the new development being two stories higher than at present, as this would have a profound effect on his quality of life. His medical condition was worsening and he would soon be effectively confined to his home for life, in view of his treatment requirements. He had hoped to be able to enjoy his small garden but this would now be deprived of sunlight all year round. He currently grew vegetables and flowers in his greenhouse but would be deprived of this pleasure. He was not seeking sympathy but had a right to enjoy access to sunlight, which would be prevented by an extra two storeys of development.
Mr Simon Dunn-Lwin, Agent for the applicant, stated that the proposal had been in the making for two years and his clients had responded to comments from Planners on the matter of sunlight by amending the application. There had been consultation with the local community and Mr Crisp had attended a meeting with architects when no objections had been raised. The lighting expert who had assessed effects on daylight was available to answer any questions from Members. He respectfully asked the Committee to endorse the Officer recommendation as the report was thorough and addressed all relevant issues.
Ms Ila Robertson, Planning Officer, then presented a detailed explanation of the proposed development, as set out in the report and referred particularly to the mix of tenure and improvement of streetscape appearance. Attention had been given to the matter of daylight and sunlight and the external assessment had been carefully considered and was supported by the Council Environmental Health Service. There would only be marginal sunlight failure in winter and overshadowing would be very limited. There would, in fact, be an improvement in conditions for several Mellish Street properties.
Members then put questions that were answered by Ms Robertson and Ms Alison Thomas, Private Sector and Affordable Housing Manager, concerning the potential for overall loss of social rented housing; the actual increase in height of the proposed development; the impact on gardens in Mellish Street; the proposed accommodation in terms of number of habitable rooms.
Following additional queries and issues raised, Mr Whalley, indicated that the report would be withdrawn so that it might be redrafted to address concerns expressed by Members relating to sunlight/daylight issues arising from the redevelopment and the potential loss of four and five bedroom units. The redrafted report would be submitted as a fresh item of business following the reconstitution of the Development Committee after the imminent local elections.
The Chair stressed that the new report should provide a full explanation of the points raised by those present.
This being the final meeting of the Committee for the current Municipal Year, the Chair then thanked Members and Officers for their hard work and support. He then declared the meeting closed.
Supporting documents:
- Part 7 Plan Apps for Decision Master, item 7.1 PDF 34 KB
- Hammond House PA-10-00123 Committee Report FINAL, item 7.1 PDF 573 KB